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Closing date for applications: Monday 15th September at 11.59pmSalary: £35,000 - £40,000Interviews: w/c 22nd SeptemberSecond round interviews: w/c 29th SeptemberStart date: November 2025Term: Permanent, full-timeWorking hours: 10am-6pm Monday to Friday&nbsp; Ready to put your stamp on one of the UK’s leading storytelling theatre companies? Tall Stories is searching for a creative marketing leader to grow its impact and shape how its award-winning shows connect with audiences.&nbsp;<a href="https://tallstories.org.uk/about/" target="_blank">Tall Stories</a> is a storytelling family theatre company bringing award-winning shows to family audiences across the UK and worldwide. From our home in Islington Central Library, we create productions full of music, puppetry and laughter, with a commitment to making theatre accessible to all children and families. Alongside our touring work, we support artists and deliver community projects that extend our impact beyond the stage.We’re now looking for an experienced, strategic and creative marketing leader to shape and deliver Tall Stories’ brand and marketing strategy. You’ll grow awareness of our work, drive imaginative campaigns that engage diverse audiences, and build strong partnerships with venues, agencies and communities. With a data-led, inclusive approach and excellent leadership skills, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our shows reach families in London across the UK and around the world while achieving sales targets.You’ll manage a new Marketing and Social Media Officer (to be recruited) and ensure the Tall Stories brand is represented consistently across all channels. This role is perfect for a strategic, creative marketer with strong leadership skills, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to inclusion.A full job pack can be found <a href="https://tallstories.org.uk/about/work-with-us/" target="_blank">at this link</a>. Responsibilities<ul><li>As Head of Marketing and Brand, you will ensure that inclusion underpins every aspect of Tall Stories’ brand and communications, reflecting our commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.</li><li>Lead Tall Stories’ brand and marketing strategy across all productions, platforms, and campaigns in line with our brand promises.</li><li>Drive audience growth and diversification using insight, data, and creative initiatives.</li><li>Manage multi-channel marketing campaigns for Tall Stories productions on tour and in the West End.</li><li>Oversee digital, social, press, and promotional activity to maximise reach and engagement.</li><li>Devise and deliver innovative marketing assets and content, ensuring alignment with brand and Rights Holders’ guidelines.</li><li>Manage sales targets, re-forecasting, and budgets to ensure campaigns deliver strong results.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with venues, publishers, partners, and external agencies.</li><li>Develop partnerships with schools, communities, and family-focused brands to expand audience reach.</li><li>Lead and support the Marketing &amp; Social Media Officer, freelancers, and creative suppliers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies; contribute to funder and stakeholder reporting.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Substantial senior-level experience in strategic marketing, communications, or audience development (ideally in theatre/arts).</li><li>Demonstrable success in developing and delivering strategies that grow and diversify audiences.</li><li>Experience managing brands across platforms and overseeing press/media campaigns.</li><li>Strong understanding of digital content and platforms (social, web, email) and use of data/insight to engage audiences.</li><li>Proven ability to manage budgets, external agencies, and suppliers effectively.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident leading people and cross-departmental projects.</li><li>Commitment to equity of opportunity for children and families to access theatre.</li><li>Manages themselves effectively under pressure, remaining solutions-focused.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience with theatre and/or family audiences.</li><li>Strong visual eye; confident briefing designers or using creative tools.</li><li>Knowledge of audio/video editing.</li><li>Experience building external partnerships.</li><li>Understanding of digital accessibility and inclusive communications.</li><li>Connections within regional or national arts marketing networks.</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

Tall Stories

Head of marketing and brand

Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £30,500 per annum (pro rata for 10-month contract), pension contributions, 28 days holiday (pro rata) and travel and lunch expenses (for shoots and events on location)Position title: Content producerLocation: Hounslow, Greater LondonContract type: Fixed-term (10 months), full-timeStart date: September 2025Reports to: Project managerPlease note: This is a fixed-term role for 10 months. The advertised salary is based on the full-time annual rate of £30,500 and will be calculated on a pro rata basis according to the contract length. This role will involve working evenings and weekends. Use your digital storytelling skills to celebrate and amplify the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from migrant and global majority communities.At Elevate Community Productions CIC (ECP), we envision a society where people from minoritised communities have the confidence, skills, and opportunities to thrive both creatively and economically.We increase well-being and enhance career prospects for these groups, breaking down socio-economic barriers and driving long-term personal and professional growth. Through performing arts, media and heritage projects, we provide safe, inclusive spaces for participants to build industry-relevant skills and intercultural competencies.The content producer will play a key role in the "Queer Global" project, focusing on the digital aspects of documenting and celebrating the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from the global majority and migrant communities in West London. This position involves overseeing the production of digital content, including co-creation with our service users, managing social media platforms, web design and ensuring high-quality digital outputs for broad accessibility. ResponsibilitiesDigital content production<ul><li>The creation of digital content, including podcasts, social media content, event videos, photography and project related documentaries</li><li>Oversee all stages of digital content production, from planning and scripting to recruiting, filming, editing, and publishing</li><li>Ensure that all digital outputs are of high quality and align with the project’s goals, vision and funder acknowledgement guidelines</li><li>Design marketing and promotional campaigns and create materials such as photographs, flyers, posters, digital content, trailers and banners to recruit project participants, event attendees and audiences</li><li>Occasional attendance at events will be needed to capture content, requiring a flexible approach to travel and irregular working hours</li></ul>Technical management<ul><li>Manage all technical aspects of digital media production, including audio and video recording equipment, editing software, and digital storage</li><li>Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and utilised effectively</li><li>Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during the production process</li></ul>Digital archiving<ul><li>Develop and maintain a digital archive for the project’s outputs, ensuring that all materials are properly catalogued and stored</li><li>Collaborate with the project partners to integrate digital materials into their existing archives</li><li>Ensure that the digital archive is accessible to the public and future researchers</li></ul>Community engagement<ul><li>Work closely with community members to capture their stories and experiences in digital formats</li><li>Facilitate workshops (co-creation labs) and events that engage the community in the production and sharing of digital content</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience and advanced skills in digital media production, including audio and video editing (Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro)</li><li>Excellent camera operation skills for video production and stills photography</li><li>Excellent project coordination and ability to deliver work on time</li><li>Ability to handle constructive feedback with a positive attitude and demonstrate resilience when revising work, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with project goals</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Deep understanding and keen insights into social media content conventions and platform-specific trends</li><li>Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community empowerment</li></ul>Interested? Press the Apply button to be taken to our online application.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Elevate Community Productions CIC

Content producer

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £44,000 - £52,921 per annum depending on skills and experienceLocation: London or OxfordContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, 12-month fixed-term position Shape the future of digital publishing by leading the strategy, acquisitions, and product development behind innovative academic resources.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in content acquisitions and product development. The publisher will be responsible for driving forward the growth of a defined set of digital resources within the humanities and social sciences portfolio, leading on content acquisitions. The publisher will have responsibility for signing partnership deals, and creating products entirely through such partnerships – whether from print licensors or other media, including archives. They will be an experienced digital publisher and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business to champion the products and work toward their success throughout the product lifecycle. This is a critical role within a friendly, ambitious and experienced team, focusing on a rapidly growing portfolio of products within the humanities and social sciences (HSS).&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesBusiness ownership and strategy development<ul><li>Responsible for developing a digital product strategy for commercial and strategic deliverables of a suite of HSS digital resources</li><li>Responsible for creation of business plans and profit and loss statements, and presenting to internal stakeholders</li></ul>Commissioning<ul><li>New product ideation and proactive acquisition lead</li><li>Managing market research, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li></ul>Digital product development&nbsp;<ul><li>Serving as project director/digital editorial lead for a suite of HSS products</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding content</li><li>Recruiting and managing product-level advisory boards</li></ul>This role will include line management of one staff member at present and may include travel to conferences and key library events, as required. Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>An entrepreneurial spirit and the imagination to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals and a successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers – whether authors or licensors</li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, particularly in relation to digital products and the academic market</li></ul> Additional informationThe role can be based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP, or at our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, Oxford OX2 9PH on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;</li></ul> Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Publisher (humanities and social sciences), Bloomsbury Digital Resources (12-month fixed term)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th September at 11.59pmSalary: Training allowance equivalent to the London Living Wage if based in London, or the National Living Wage elsewhere in the UKDuration: 10 monthsWorking hours: 3 days a week (9am –&nbsp;5pm, although negotiable)Location: RemoteStart date: 13th October 2025 Are you passionate about inclusivity in children's literature? Gain hands-on experience and develop a range of literary and technical skills with this remote training opportunity at a small, London-based independent publisher.<a href="https://www.lantanapublishing.com/" target="_blank">Lantana</a> is an award-winning children's book publisher and social enterprise with a mission to publish inclusive books by authors from under-represented groups and from around the world. Each year, we publish a select list of exceptional titles promoting diversity and inclusion, social and racial justice, gender equality, pride, empathy, mindfulness and wellbeing, with beautifully illustrated stories that help happy little minds to flourish. Many of our books are by debut authors who have gone on to achieve widespread recognition and win awards for their work. Several more are English translations of books originally published abroad by acclaimed international authors and which we’re excited to bring to English-speaking readers.Lantana is preparing to expand its catalogue at the end of 2026. The publishing trainee will play a key role in supporting this growth. At Lantana, we view publishing books for children and young people as a serious responsibility, as books shape the minds of tomorrow. We are seeking a motivated individual to help commission, develop, and shape engaging, high-quality content that reflects the diversity of modern society.The publishing industry offers a wide range of career paths, including editorial, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and design. As part of a small business, you will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas, making adaptability and a can-do attitude essential for success in this role.&nbsp;Although the role is fully remote, the trainee will have opportunities to travel to London and other parts of the UK to support author workshops and attend key publishing events such as festivals or award ceremonies. These are invaluable for professional development and for building industry networks. Networking is an essential part of publishing—it helps us connect with talented, vetted authors, illustrators, freelance editors, and designers, as well as a range of organisations that align with our mission.The trainee will receive mentoring on how to network effectively and present themselves professionally. All travel expenses will be reimbursed. These experiences will offer the trainee first-hand insight into the many interconnected roles within the publishing industry.As a small business, attendance at book fairs is vital. The trainee will help prepare for these events and&nbsp;will be offered to&nbsp;attend at least one fair. They will also gain hands-on experience and transferable skills across the creative industries, including digital marketing, event planning, editorial work, public speaking, design, content development, communication, and contract/quote negotiation. What you will gainBy the end of the traineeship, you will have:<ul><li>Gained the confidence and practical knowledge to apply for an entry-level role in publishing or a related role in the creative industry.</li><li>Attended at least one international book fair.</li><li>Contributed to editorial and marketing efforts for upcoming titles.</li><li>Built a foundational network of industry contacts.</li><li>Received mentorship and guidance tailored to their interests and professional goals.</li></ul> Key activitiesEditorial &amp; content creation<ul><li>Proofreading, copywriting, and fact-checking</li><li>Clearing permissions for content use</li><li>Writing advance information sheets for books</li><li>Reading and assessing manuscripts</li></ul>Marketing &amp; publicity<ul><li>Writing book festival pitches</li><li>Designing book adverts and social media assets</li><li>Creating compelling designs using Canva or Adobe Suite for marketing and publicity</li><li>Helping to grow and engage our online community</li><li>Conducting market research</li></ul>Administrative &amp; organisational skills<ul><li>Prize and translation grant administration</li><li>Maintaining and updating our database</li><li>Handling administrative tasks such as minute-taking, phone and email queries</li></ul> What you will learnEditorial &amp; content creation<ul><li>How to proofread, copywrite, and fact-check content for accuracy and clarity</li><li>Understanding copyright and permissions clearance for content use</li><li>How to write advance information sheets that effectively promote books</li><li>Skills in manuscript evaluation and providing constructive feedback</li></ul>Marketing &amp; publicity<ul><li>How to craft persuasive book festival pitches</li><li>The fundamentals of book marketing, including designing adverts and social media assets</li><li>Strategies for growing and engaging an online community around books</li><li>How to conduct market research to identify trends and target audiences</li></ul>Administrative &amp; organisational skills<ul><li>The process of prize and translation grants application</li><li>How to maintain and update a publishing database efficiently</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Writing &amp; communication skills:<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Interest in learning how to write clear and engaging content (e.g., emails, reports, social media posts)</li><li>Interest in books, literature, publishing with a demonstrable interest in Lantana’s publishing</li></ul></li><li>Attention to detail &amp; organisation:<ul><li>Ability to review and check documents for accuracy (e.g., permissions, prize applications)</li><li>Good organisational skills to manage tasks like database updates and administrative work</li><li>Good time management and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul></li><li>Creative &amp; digital skills:<ul><li>Willingness to learn how to design promotional materials (e.g., book adverts, social media graphics)</li><li>Good working knowledge of tools like Canva or Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and a flair for design</li><li>Interest in social media and online community engagement</li></ul></li><li>Research &amp; analytical thinking:<ul><li>Willingness to read and assess manuscripts with a critical eye</li><li>Interest in understanding how books are marketed and promoted</li></ul></li><li>Administrative &amp; teamwork skills:<ul><li>Comfortable handling administrative tasks like answering emails, taking minutes, and organising files</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues</li><li>Willingness to take initiative, work independently and learn new skills on the job</li><li>Strong IT skills</li></ul></li><li>Academic requirements:<ul><li>An undergraduate degree in Humanities or Science OR experience in writing and creative skills such as design</li></ul></li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Lantana

Publishing trainee

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th SeptemberSalary: £31,800, plus bonus and benefits &nbsp;Do you have a curious mind and a keen eye for detail? Are you passionate about lifestyle publishing, with a particular interest in popular psychology, health and wellbeing, and personal development?DK LIFE is looking for an engaging Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll support multiple projects while collaborating with creative colleagues to bring fresh ideas to life.DK LIFE specialises in books about all things lifestyle: from gardening and food &amp; drink, to health, self-help &amp; wellbeing, and home &amp; handicrafts . Our programme – published in the UK and around the world – is the home of a wonderful family of authors including Rachel Barr, Mary Berry, Daisy Buchanan, Jamie Butterworth, Monty Don, Julius Fiedler, Dominic Franks, Caroline Idiens, Asma Khan, Christina Kynigos, Rhiannon Lambert, Katie Piper, and Pollyanna Wilkinson. It's an exciting time to join our growing division, as we expand our colour and narrative non-fiction lists with brilliant books that help readers live their best lives.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting the editorial team in the timely delivery and quality control of various print and digital projects.</li><li>Reviewing proofs and updating content to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of sales materials and contributing to marketing campaigns.</li><li>Conducting research and developing ideas for new projects alongside the team.</li><li>Nurturing relationships with authors and external contributors to enhance project outcomes.</li></ul> &nbsp;We’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Proactive and self-motivated, with a talent for generating ideas and seeing them through.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.</li><li>An effective communicator, able to liaise with authors, designers, and sales teams.</li><li>Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others. &nbsp;</li></ul>We are looking for someone with proven experience in narrative non-fiction who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You thrive in a collaborative environment and know how to lend support to your colleagues when needed. Excellent time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise tasks to keep projects moving forward. While experience in structural editing is desirable, it is not essential.&nbsp;Working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week, you’ll get the chance to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in every department and discipline. While this role does not involve commissioning, you will still have the chance to gain valuable experience in identifying and acquiring new talent, as well as assisting with signing up authors. It is a fantastic opportunity for an editorial assistant eager to advance their career, or an editor looking to transition into the world of lifestyle publishing and contribute to creating books that will be enjoyed by readers around the world for years to come.&nbsp; To applyTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 7th September. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.As part of your cover letter, please answer one or both of the following questions in a total of 300 words or less:&nbsp;<ul><li>Tell me about a title you have worked on and your responsibilities on that project</li><li>Which lifestyle books do you wish you have worked on and why?</li></ul>We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application. &nbsp;We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*</li></ul>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business. &nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>*Subject to certain criteria being met.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Editor - DK LIFE

Closing date for applications: 7th September 2025Salary: £30,300 - £36,300 Help manage the finances behind the world's most significant theatrical agency, supporting the operations that bring productions from page to stage.Concord is the world’s leading independent music company. The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally. Concord's growing catalogue of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history.&nbsp;Concord Theatricals is the world's most significant theatrical agency, comprised of R&amp;H Theatricals, the musical company, Tams-Witmark and Samuel French.&nbsp;Concord Theatricals is the only firm that provides truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals under a single banner, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class production.&nbsp;The finance &amp; accounting coordinator, theatricals,&nbsp;is responsible for financial operations and reporting, ensuring that all financial records are complete and accurate for the UK Theatricals business. Duties include journal entries, bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, data analysis, credit control and customer account research, processing payments and customer refunds, and assisting with audit and other ad hoc finance duties. The coordinator will work closely with UK theatricals operations team to investigate financial transactions and resolve client, vendor and customer inquiries. They work under close/direct supervision. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work with the theatricals finance and accounting manager to ensure that UK Theatricals team operations are reflected accurately and in a timely manner through financial systems</li><li>Complete monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and analysis, as necessary, including balance sheet reconciliations and comparisons to prior year, budget and forecasts</li><li>Create journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accurately enter and classify transactions, assist with audit and other ad hoc finance duties</li><li>Credit control responsibilities including customer account collections and reconciliation, applying payments and processing customer refunds, investigation of invoices with licensing and operations teams and resolution of Customer inquiries</li><li>Bank account reconciliation across multiple subsidiaries and currencies and investigation of unknown payments and receipts</li><li>Assist the theatricals team with client, vendor and customer queries and ensure that changes in the business are reflected in the financial statements</li><li>Ongoing accounting process improvement and automation of manual tasks</li><li>Attend regular meetings with US, Germany and Corporate team to ensure deadlines are met</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a junior accounts role, and/or a degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field</li><li>High level of accountability, accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently on problem solving and reconciliations</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritise a variety of projects in a busy department &nbsp;</li><li>Clear communication and ability to communicate information to non-finance staff</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset and desire for process/data enhancements</li><li>Strong organisational skills required, along with the ability to show initiative, take on new responsibility, and follow through on projects &nbsp;</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and complex formulas. Prior experience with Rightsline, Netsuite ERP and IBM TM1 Cognos EPM a plus</li><li>Strong knowledge of and interest in Theatre, Music and Performing Arts (preferred)</li><li>Interest in pursuing ACCA or other Accounting credentials (preferred)</li><li>Must live and be eligible to work in the UK</li></ul> Additional informationAt Concord, we offer comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, generous time off, parental leave, charity match, paid time off for volunteering, and other fun company perks. We have beautiful new offices and a culture committed to supporting everyone’s growth and development.Concord is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity are paramount for the creation of music, theatre and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Concord Music Publishing

Finance & accounting coordinator, theatricals

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025Salary: £42,000 per annum&nbsp;Location: The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days are Mondays and Tuesdays.Contract type: The role is a full-time permanent position Bring your analytical skills to the world of publishing and turn data into strategy that drives bold decisions.Bloomsbury is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised commercial analyst. The role will primarily be focused on supporting the senior commercial manager who works across the UK Trade business, which includes our Adult, Children’s Trade and Education divisions.A focus of this role will also be to ensure our publishing teams are provided with insightful commercial information in order to support effective decision making and it will involve significant work around leading past performance reviews, reviewing acquisition profit and loss statements (P&amp;Ls) and developing new and existing reporting to improve decision making across our business.This is an exciting role that covers a broad range of financial and commercial related tasks, with exposure to both finance and non-finance stakeholders who share a common passion for publishing. The role would suit someone who shares our passion for books, whilst also being a proactive, committed individual comfortable working with both data and people in equal measure. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the publishing teams in the completion of accurate and realistic acquisition P&amp;L</li><li>Regular editorial schedule reviews to track future pipeline of titles, identifying gaps and highlighting risks</li><li>Working closely with the editorial teams to establish and monitor key dates within critical path, including contract signature, review of unpublished advances and finish and specification changes</li><li>Deputise for the senior commercial manager in certain meetings</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and projects across the group</li><li>Support on finance and commercial education/training for non-finance staff</li></ul>Regular analysis and reporting which will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>List shape reporting to support editorial schedule reviews</li><li>Annual past performance reviews including performance vs acquisition assumptions</li><li>Detailed review of sales performance</li><li>Pricing reviews</li><li>Monitoring and control of costs throughout the book life cycle</li><li>Tracking of author advances</li><li>Analysis of current internal and external trends</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Pro-active, self-starter with mature and organised approach, able to work independently</li><li>Experience in book publishing is preferred but not essential</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bring numbers alive to non-finance staff</li><li>Numerate and strong on detail</li><li>Confident to challenge the status quo</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Excel sills (IF statements, vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs)</li></ul> Additional informationPlease apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 3 September 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Commercial analyst, commercial

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £27,000Location: The role can be fully office based or hybrid. The candidate must be based in the UK with a minimum of 2 days per week in person at our central London offices. The role will require some flexible hours to attend book events in the evenings or weekends with time off in lieu. Are you passionate about global affairs and looking to break into the publishing industry? Join an independent non-fiction publisher and gain hands-on experience shaping impactful books from manuscript to publication.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC, The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial Times Best Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.We’re looking for a diligent editorial assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bookworm with a strong interest in global current affairs, in the early stages of their publishing career. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in helping editors get manuscripts into production, working closely with them on a wide range of books at different stages of the editorial process. As we are a small team, there will also be ample opportunity to gain insight into and work closely with other departments, from sales to publicity.&nbsp;You will report directly to our commissioning editor and will play an essential role at every stage of editorial, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. ResponsibilitiesKey elements of the role will include:<ul><li>Editorial skills (proofreading, copy-editing, typesetting preparation)</li><li>Assisting with academic peer review and jacket copy</li><li>Author management</li><li>Metadata skills</li><li>Editorial research for commissioning (diversity projects, reading proposals, etc.)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge and interest in history and global current affairs</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office</li><li>Undergraduate degree (BA or equivalent level)</li><li>Foreign-language proficiency would be beneficial, but is not essential</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to our commissioning editor, Alice Clarke via the 'Apply' button. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and sent an editorial test by September 18th for interviews the week commencing September 29th. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Hurst Publishers

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 8th September 2025Salary: £27,000Contract: This role is a full-time permanent position.&nbsp; Do you want to work in an award-winning publishing house?Bloomsbury is looking for an enthusiastic contracts assistant to join the very busy, thriving and dynamic group contracts department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an entry-level role in contracts, or having had previous experience in contract administration within publishing or the media industry. The role will suit someone who wants to work in a global award-winning publishing house, surrounded by books but on the legal side of book publishing (not in the more commonly-known departments of editorial or rights).&nbsp;The ideal candidate will gain a thorough understanding of the publishing process and work closely with Bloomsbury’s different divisions both in the US and the UK. You will have an ever-present attention to detail, with a passion for accuracy, language and excellent interpersonal skills.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Contract administration: communicating with internal departments to ensure that all contract administration and paperwork is completed on time and filed correctly</li><li>Responsible for maintaining contractual information on Biblio </li><li>Ensuring that contractual procedures and guidance documents are correct and up to date (key to the running of the contracts department)</li><li>Drafting contracts including addenda, letters of termination</li><li>Communicating with internal departments and external counterparts, responding to general queries regarding contractual terms and processes for all Bloomsbury imprints</li><li>Processing reversion requests: including careful analysis of sales figures and stock levels, and liaising with editorial and sales teams to reach a decision with the support of contract team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong administrative and organisation skills</li><li>Keen attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio would be a bonus but training will be provided</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable with speaking to people of all levels</li><li>Ability to carefully research and solve queries</li><li>Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively</li><li>Knowledge of publishing contracts an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Wednesday.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 8th of September 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Contracts assistant

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025Salary: Starting from £27,000, depending on experience&nbsp; Break into publishing with this entry-level role! Join a leading literary agency and gain hands-on experience supporting bestselling authors and top literary agents.RCW is a leading UK literary agency based in London, representing a globally acclaimed list of bestselling and award-winning clients across every genre, from Zadie Smith and Kazuo Ishiguro to Holly Jackson and Julia Donaldson. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive, highly organised assistant to join our team. This is a fast-paced, detail-focused role supporting two directors, Jon Wood and Claire Wilson, as well as a primary agent, Eleanor Birne, and working on a wide range of authors—from children’s and YA bestsellers Katherine Rundell and Alice Oseman, to crime and thriller giants Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh, as well as celebrated literary fiction voices such as Louise Kennedy and Róisín O’Donnell.&nbsp;We are offering an entry-level role ideal for someone who is excited by the challenge of working for a busy office, quick to learn, adaptable, and highly organised. With lists covering commercial and literary fiction, adult and children’s books, YA, non-fiction, and literary estates, this position is a unique chance to gain broad exposure across the publishing world. You might be a recent graduate, or someone who’s long been passionate about books and looking for your first opportunity in the industry. Full training and handover will be provided. The assistant will work alongside an associate and another support staff member. Previous office experience is preferable and the ability to work well in a team is essential.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Anticipating needs and streamlining workflow across the agency</li><li>Negotiating deals for audio rights, speaking engagements, permissions and journalistic assignments and drawing up letters of agreement meticulously</li><li>Contracts: managing all administrative aspects of the contractual process (deal memos, DocuSign, Bradbury Phillips). Reviewing contracts in cases where the publishers draft, liaising with the manager</li><li>Accounts: responding to author queries, invoicing, chasing overdue payments, drafting correspondence, collating annual budget</li><li>Foreign rights: liaising with foreign rights team and co-agents (film and US) providing manuscripts, proofs, blurbs and author information. Filling in quote sheets with news and reviews</li><li>Updating the agency’s website’s client page, and the individual client biographies, as well as providing content for the agency’s Instagram page</li><li>Diary management: planning book fair schedules and trips, organising meetings with editors and clients, managing the publication schedule</li><li>Smooth running and organisation of agent’s office, including file management, handling author approvals, drafting catalogue and managing requests</li><li>Submissions and reading: organising submissions inboxes and providing editorial notes on manuscripts</li><li>Events: organising book fair and Christmas parties (with front desk), setting up, hosting, helping with any other company events or parties (DRF, salons, Anniversaries etc.) Attending book launches and prize ceremonies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Dynamic, positive approach</li><li>Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines and adapt to the demands of the role</li><li>Ability to prioritise and time manage tasks</li><li>Good IT skills (Excel/MS Office/PowerPoint)</li><li>Confidence working in a small team and with a wide range of clients and industry colleagues</li><li>A passion for reading</li></ul> Compensation and benefits<ul><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Paid time off: 23 paid holiday days + bank holidays; agency closed between Christmas and New Year; summer hours with early finish on Fridays from 9am-1pm&nbsp;</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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